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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-12, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,390
Posted By oldmuthariley

Thanks! - go for the group, fork and stem on the...

Thanks! - go for the group, fork and stem on the Tommasini and post up pics !
The wheels were built by Bradley Wiggins' (maillot jaune in the TDF :thumb:) wheelbuilder ..
they're made up of NOS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-12, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,098,390
Posted By oldmuthariley

master olympic :) ...

master olympic :)

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk216/devonbay/002-1.jpg
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk216/devonbay/P7140005.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-12, 12:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,913
Posted By oldmuthariley

Lemond bikes all have longer top tubes than you...

Lemond bikes all have longer top tubes than you would expect.
ie: a 55 will have a 55c-c seat tube and a 56.5 c-c top tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-12, 02:49 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 36,272
Posted By oldmuthariley

here's a painted kelly: ...

here's a painted kelly:
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk216/devonbay/24022012441.jpg
another one
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk216/devonbay/02012012398.jpg
and a black one !...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-12, 06:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,952
Posted By oldmuthariley

wow! thanks for the compliments: here's the...

wow! thanks for the compliments:
here's the master olympic - i'm waiting on delivery of some Chris King pink R45 hubs - will be laced to NOS campagnolo omega 20 rims...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-12, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,952
Posted By oldmuthariley

i do like a snazzy bike! component wise i...

i do like a snazzy bike!

component wise i have the following:
Bars: Deda 215 shallow silver
Stem: Kelly 1" ahead 110mm red
Headset: King 1" aheadset blue
Levers: Campag veloce 10 speed silver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-12, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,952
Posted By oldmuthariley

I'll be keeping the headset and fork nicely...

I'll be keeping the headset and fork nicely bubble wrapped in my shed if i ever feel like using
them with a quill stem - No scapin will be harmed in the building of this bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,952
Posted By oldmuthariley

My new Scapin Pro

Arriving from france in the next day or so:

Frame weighs arounds 1650g so pretty light.
I'm going to build this up woth a mix of silver campagnolo 10 speed
and also putting on some threadless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-12, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 794
Posted By oldmuthariley

An hour and a half of C and V viewing BLISS from 1976

A Sunday in Hell........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4IDCkcnnHg&feature=related

ENJOY!
:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

after not being happy with the look of the bike -...

after not being happy with the look of the bike - somehow just didn't "look right" i swapped the following:

Seatpost now a thomson masterpiece with a Rolls saddle, cranks changed to Record...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

i just got back from a sunny but chilly 2 and a...

i just got back from a sunny but chilly 2 and a half hour ride.
The Colnago felt great - slightly smaller than i've been riding recently but just the right amount of reach.
It feels pretty light...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-12, 01:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

Hi thanks for the comments. i could colour...

Hi thanks for the comments.
i could colour match the stem and have a pair of straight forks that i could paint too (maybe i will do that for spares)
re: silver post etc - i'll stick with what i've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-12, 12:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

wow! that's a real beauty. Silver record Hubs? ...

wow! that's a real beauty. Silver record Hubs?
What year is the frame/forks ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-12, 02:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

Hey, i don't have much info apart from that they...

Hey, i don't have much info apart from that they were made by Kelly, the one on this bike is a -17 degree so effectively horizontal.
I also have a -10 degree that points up slightly but not too far....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-12, 01:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

I finally found time to take the Master down to...

I finally found time to take the Master down to the LBS to install the cables and chain - apart form that i did everything else.
i should get it back in the next day or two.
I've changed the saddle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-12, 02:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

i'll take that as a compliment ;) i'm going...

i'll take that as a compliment ;)

i'm going to stick on some other record cranks and use these ultra torques for a more modern build
hopefully the chain and cables will be done in the next week...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-12, 12:55 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 38,831
Posted By oldmuthariley

lovely ! especially the stays... i'd...

lovely ! especially the stays...

i'd personally go for:

a 1" colour matched ahead stem (such as a kelly) and colour matched or black spacers
destickered lower profile rims
plain seatpost
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-12, 12:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

nearly there.... not sure which tyres to use...

nearly there....
not sure which tyres to use and these are the spare wheels - build will have silver record hubs

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk216/devonbay/009.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-12, 12:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By oldmuthariley

Just looked at your blog mavesyn - i'm in...

Just looked at your blog mavesyn - i'm in Merseyside too :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-12, 02:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

Well, i've done all i can building up the...

Well, i've done all i can building up the frame/forks.
The following need doing: (by the LBS)

Brake and gear cables installed.
Chain put on

Bottom brakcet cable guide ****what do other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-12, 02:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By oldmuthariley

I used to have this beauty - Reynolds 653 - tight...

I used to have this beauty - Reynolds 653 - tight geometry .
DR was a renowned frame builder from Slough , Berkshire who only made custom frames.
Very sought after!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-12, 12:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

a cup of tea and a few nerves later and voila! ...

a cup of tea and a few nerves later and voila!

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk216/devonbay/29032012476.jpg

my first ever headset installation with my new headset press - it went in no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

Well today a nice cardboard box arrived from...

Well today a nice cardboard box arrived from Italy!!!
I had butterflies opening it (took a while) and inside was the beautiful NOS Master Olympic as described by the seller.
The colours are a lot...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-28-12, 04:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,195
Posted By oldmuthariley

well happily i sold the frame and forks for £425...

well happily i sold the frame and forks for £425 (UK) = $675 US :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

just waiting for the frame to arrive on my...

just waiting for the frame to arrive on my doorstep then the build can begin!
Pictures up soon :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-12, 03:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

A little less than that ... The frame and fork...

A little less than that ...
The frame and fork are now on their way to me - should arrive next week..
here's the list of parts for the build:

Frame: Colnago Master Olympic Art Decor
Forks: ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

Thanks for the comments - i could have gone for a...

Thanks for the comments - i could have gone for a threaded fork (exactly the same design as the threadless one) but i really prefer a threadless set up - especially with regards to choice of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1,799
Views: 433,754
Posted By oldmuthariley

how about a pair of these tyres: ...

how about a pair of these tyres:

http://www.bicycletires.com/pviwqp/vittoria_open_corsa_evo_sc_clincher/pp.htm

beauties!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 07:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

Well, my intepretation of a classic look - maybe...

Well, my intepretation of a classic look - maybe more of a retro/modern look would be more accurate!

10 speed ergo Record with UT crankset
wheels: Black ambrosio excellence rims laced to silver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 07:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

Hi, it's a 54.5 CC seat tube, 56c-t, and 55 cc...

Hi,
it's a 54.5 CC seat tube, 56c-t, and 55 cc top tube (from what the seller says) - i don't have this beauty in my hands yet - just waiting on shipping from Italy...
here's another pic:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 04:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,045
Posted By oldmuthariley

Colnago Master project / build

Hi All,
after building up a couple of recent frames (Lemond Victoire Titanium, Lemond Zurich 853) riding them for a while and coming to the conclusion that the Top tube was indeed too long, i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,734
Posted By oldmuthariley

What a nice attitude.... the sort that gives...

What a nice attitude.... the sort that gives americans a bad name.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-20-12, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,195
Posted By oldmuthariley

woops! just realised this should be in the...

woops! just realised this should be in the appraisals/enquiries forum.... please can a moderator move it?
what does the popcorn smilie mean?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-20-12, 03:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,195
Posted By oldmuthariley

Lemond Victoire Titanium - what's it worth?

Hi All,
apologies if this is posted in the wrong section - i wondered if anyone has an idea of the market rate for the following (frame and forks only)

2003 Lemond Victoire 55cm (56.5 TT) - full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-12, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,264
Posted By oldmuthariley

I had one of these when i was around 11 years old...

I had one of these when i was around 11 years old (and i'm 41 now) so this is probably a 30 year old bike that wasn't of the best quality then.
I'd spend 200 quid on something better off gumtree /...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-12, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,471
Posted By oldmuthariley

The colour is non original - a powder blue enamel...

The colour is non original - a powder blue enamel repaint (stove enamelled).
I got the forks and stem custom painted - the original forks are 1" carbon threaded whereas these
are steel 1" aheadset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-12, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,471
Posted By oldmuthariley

Lemond Zurich mock up

Hi All,
here's a poor picture of my Lemond Zurich 853.
Just thought i'd see what it would look like when built up.
I'm going for white tape but should i go for a white or black saddle???

Black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-12, 06:12 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,388
Posted By oldmuthariley

Raleigh Track Frame / Forks - Ilkeston SBDU ...

Raleigh Track Frame / Forks - Ilkeston SBDU

SB 436!!!!! ultra early and rare and sold to a ****

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk216/devonbay/sbdu4.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-11, 05:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,941
Posted By oldmuthariley

Happy xmas to you too Oldpeddaller :) i don't...

Happy xmas to you too Oldpeddaller :)
i don't know the Clatworthys but i'm sure my Dad will - i'll check out to see if they're still in business.
Last time i was down i rode up to Haytor from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-11, 01:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,941
Posted By oldmuthariley

NICE! Is that in south Devon? I'm from shaldon...

NICE!
Is that in south Devon? I'm from shaldon - driving back down for Xmas tomorrow :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-11, 04:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,066
Posted By oldmuthariley

Thanks for the kind comments! The custom made...

Thanks for the kind comments!
The custom made forks have vertical columbus stickers on them on each blade, the rims are NOS Ambrosio Excellence 28H Rims - the "team edition" version.
Regarding the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-11, 02:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,066
Posted By oldmuthariley

well, i (quickly) did my research... 2000G ...

well, i (quickly) did my research...

2000G

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...k/peu20800.jpg (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/Elev8k/peu20800.jpg)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-11, 01:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,066
Posted By oldmuthariley

I think the concensus is to remove the CF post! ...

I think the concensus is to remove the CF post!
I'll have to do a bit of research re: the seatpost, - it's a 27.2 diameter - that much i know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 03:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,066
Posted By oldmuthariley

20grit - the bars are Deda 215 Shallow with a...

20grit - the bars are Deda 215 Shallow with a traditional bend - clamp size is 26.0 to match the Kelly stem.

http://www.shinybikes.com/deda-215-shallow-26-silver-bars.html

they do them in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 03:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,066
Posted By oldmuthariley

i think i'll get a 2nd hand thomson elite 27.2mm...

i think i'll get a 2nd hand thomson elite 27.2mm post and sand it down, then get it painted the same colour...
i also have a pair of NOS red ambrosio excellence rims just begging to be made into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,066
Posted By oldmuthariley

Thanks for the comments - i'll take some more...

Thanks for the comments - i'll take some more pictures.
I think you may be right about the post - there's already a little "dent" on the surface where the bolt has made contact.
I may get another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,066
Posted By oldmuthariley

1997 Retro modern Frenchie

Bonjour,
not sure if this is old enough to be on this forum but thought i'd post it anyway!
It's a 1997 Peugeot Teamline - Columbus Genius tubing - i have the original forks but got a pair custom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-11, 07:24 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 38,831
Posted By oldmuthariley

WOW! I'm envious - i've often day dreamed about...

WOW! I'm envious - i've often day dreamed about getting a Kirk built. However money doesn't allow this at the moment so i'll be watching your build and applauding from my chair here in the UK.
Are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-11, 01:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,547
Posted By oldmuthariley

Hi southpaw, thanks for the compliments - love...

Hi southpaw,
thanks for the compliments - love the Mercian!
well spotted - i used SKS chromoplastics stays as they were easier (and lighter!) to put on.
I still have the Bluemels - now with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,547
Posted By oldmuthariley

here's my Bob Jakson with Black Club Specials...

here's my Bob Jakson with Black Club Specials (now with hammered painted honjos - see other thread!)

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk216/devonbay/017.jpg
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